PA.IX.A.R2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Collision hazards.

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Collision hazards.

Bottom line

The airspace used for flight training and practice may be crowded, creating a potential collision hazard. Simulated emergency descents should be made in a turn to check for other air traffic below and to look around for a possible emergency landing area. A radio call announcing descent intentions may be appropriate to alert other aircraft in the area.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-7) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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